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La Dra. Jenna Preston es psicóloga clínica y vive en el 4º Distrito Congresional de Colorado, trabajando con nuestro personal militar en servicio activo destacado en la Base Espacial Buckley. Sus valores, su fe, su vida militar, su formación y una carrera de 30 años la han preparado no solo para escuchar las necesidades de todos en su distrito, sino también para guiarlos hacia adelante en este momento de la historia de nuestra nación.Como psicóloga, acompaña a los estadounidenses en sus días difíciles y se mantiene a su lado para crear un camino hacia adelante. Únase a ella en la construcción de un mejor futuro para el CD4 y las generaciones que vienen. El CD4 necesita una líder que luche por proteger sus derechos, mientras hace lo que es correcto.

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<h3>Meet Dr. Jenna Preston: A Psychologist, Advocate, and Fighter for all in Colorado’s 4th District</h3>Jenna is a licensed clinical psychologist currently working with our active-duty military and their families, stepping up to run for Congress because Colorado’s 4th Congressional District deserves leadership that puts people over politics. A lifelong moderate Democrat from working-class roots, she’s tough on injustice and unwavering in her values. With a career built on listening, problem-solving, and public service, Jenna is uniquely qualified to represent the people of Colorado with integrity, fairness, honesty, and strength.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1761%2C1398&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" variant="base"><h3>Rooted in Family, Grounded in Values</h3>Jenna’s story begins in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, where she was raised alongside her two sisters by a single mother after her parents divorced. Her father, a Korean War veteran and engineer, and her mother, an artist, taught her the values of resilience, hard work, and standing up for what’s right. The shift from middle class to relying on her church, grandparents and community support after her parents’ divorce shaped her lifelong passion for economic fairness and family values.Married for 19 years to her college sweetheart Steve, a retired Air Force officer, Jenna is raising and educating their son in Douglas County with the same strong values she grew up with. A practicing Catholic, she’s a regular face in her local church and an engaged member of her community.<h3>Colorado Is Home</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2806%2C1943&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Though she grew up on the East Coast, Colorado has always been close to Jenna’s heart. As a child, she spent summers visiting family in Rifle, Colorado—fishing, horseback riding, and rafting down the Colorado River. That connection inspired her and Steve to dream of settling in Colorado someday. After his military retirement and Jenna’s completion of her doctoral training, they made that dream a reality—eventually settling in Parker after road-tripping through five national parks. For Jenna, Colorado isn’t just where she lives—it’s where she belongs.<h3>Education Changed Her Life—She’ll Fight to Expand Access</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1614%2C1076&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Jenna knows the power of a good education. She attended Catholic schools through college, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in Fine Arts from Seton Hall University—graduating magna cum laude thanks to federal grants, student loans, and part-time jobs. She then moved to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and earned a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University [GWU].Military life brought her back to the DC area, where she used her husband’s Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She completed her degree while raising a young son and teaching as an adjunct professor at GWU and through Steve’s final military deployment. Education changed her life and she believes every child in District 4 deserves the same opportunity.<h3>A Life of Service—From Paper Routes to Mental Health Clinics</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C103%2C3140%2C2133&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Jenna’s work ethic started young—with early morning paper routes, cleaning offices, and waitressing. In college, she worked as a resident assistant and spent summers counseling inner-city kids at Camp Hope. After earning her degrees, she worked in psychiatric hospitals, with underserved youth, and later opened a private practice in England, serving American military families while living abroad during Steve’s Air Force assignment at RAF Mildenhall.From community mental health centers to law enforcement therapy sessions to jail-based group work, Jenna has served some of the country’s most vulnerable. Currently, she’s a highly respected clinical psychologist on a Space Force Base in Aurora, where she’s delivered over 10,000 behavioral health sessions for active-duty service members from all six branches, treating symptoms such as trauma, depression, addiction, stress, chronic pain, and anxiety. She is consistently the most sought-after and utilized mental health provider on-base.<h3>An Advocate for the Underserved and Unheard</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C187%2C1536%2C1861&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Whether on Capitol Hill advocating for mental health policy or volunteering with military survivors through the Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS), Jenna has spent her career amplifying the voices of those who are too often ignored. She’s a former Governmental Affairs Chair for the American Art Therapy Association and has lobbied for behavioral health and education resources at the federal level.Her doctoral research focused on military spouses, a group she deeply understands. She believes a strong nation and community starts with good mental health, which is in jeopardy due to harmful policies supported by our current representative. Once elected, she plans to introduce initiatives that support military families and expand behavioral health access across Colorado’s 4th District.<h3>The Woman Next Door—Ready to Lead</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=4&amp;con=20&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=93%2C75%2C619%2C723&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Jenna is the neighbor you’ve jogged past on the trail, seen skiing with her family, sitting courtside cheering on our kids, or met at the local rec center. She’s an avid hiker working her way through the Colorado Trail, a former marathon runner, and an artist who’s hand-painted her holiday cards for three decades. She has a mother who worked hard her whole life and relies on Medicare and Social Security. She is a twin and has an older sister who owns a small baking business.&nbsp;She’s not a career politician—she’s a woman who’s lived real life and understands the challenges working families face. After years of watching dysfunction, corruption, and government overreach, Jenna is stepping forward to protect what matters: personal freedoms, women’s rights, access to healthcare, affordable living, and a fairer future for all.She believes our current representative isn’t equipped or interested in serving the district. Jenna is ready to fight for real change—because she always has.

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Amber Rodgers, LCSW Former Major, United States Air Force Mental Health Flight Commander (2018-2022) Buckley Space Force Base

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<h3>Conozca a la Dra. Jenna Preston: Psicóloga, defensora y luchadora por todos en el 4º Distrito de Colorado</h3>Jenna es psicóloga clínica licenciada, actualmente trabajando con nuestro personal militar, y una candidata al Congreso por primera vez que da un paso adelante porque el 4º Distrito Congresional de Colorado merece un liderazgo que ponga a las personas por encima de la política. Como demócrata moderada de toda la vida, con raíces de clase trabajadora, es firme frente a la injusticia e inquebrantable en sus valores. Con una carrera construida sobre la escucha, la solución de problemas y el servicio público, Jenna está especialmente calificada para representar al pueblo de Colorado con integridad, equidad, honestidad y fortaleza.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1761%2C1398&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" variant="base"><h3>Arraigada en la familia, cimentada en los valores</h3>La historia de Jenna comienza en Pompton Lakes, Nueva Jersey, donde fue criada junto a sus dos hermanas por una madre soltera tras el divorcio de sus padres. Su padre, veterano de la Guerra de Corea e ingeniero, y su madre, artista, le inculcaron los valores de la resiliencia, el trabajo duro y el defender lo que es correcto. El paso de la clase media a depender de su iglesia, sus abuelos y el apoyo de la comunidad después del divorcio de sus padres dio forma a su pasión de toda la vida por la justicia económica y los valores familiares.Casada desde hace 18 años con su amor universitario, Steve, un oficial retirado de la Fuerza Aérea, Jenna está criando y educando a su hijo en el condado de Douglas con los mismos valores sólidos con los que creció. Católica practicante, es una presencia constante en su iglesia local y una miembro activa de su comunidad.<h3>Colorado es su hogar</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2806%2C1943&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Aunque creció en la Costa Este, Colorado siempre ha estado cerca del corazón de Jenna. De niña pasaba los veranos visitando a su familia en Rifle, Colorado—pescando, montando a caballo y descendiendo en balsa por el río Colorado. Esa conexión inspiró a ella y a Steve a soñar con establecerse algún día en Colorado. Después del retiro militar de Steve y de que Jenna completara su formación doctoral, hicieron realidad ese sueño—estableciéndose finalmente en Parker después de un viaje por carretera a través de cinco parques nacionales. Para Jenna, Colorado no es solo donde vive—es donde pertenece.<h3>La educación cambió su vida—luchará por ampliar el acceso</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1614%2C1076&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Jenna conoce el poder de una buena educación. Asistió a escuelas católicas hasta la universidad, obteniendo una licenciatura en Psicología y una especialización en Bellas Artes en Seton Hall University—graduándose magna cum laude gracias a becas federales, préstamos estudiantiles y trabajos de medio tiempo. Luego se mudó al Capitolio en Washington, DC y obtuvo una maestría en Terapia de Arte en The George Washington University (GWU).La vida militar la trajo de regreso al área de DC, donde utilizó los beneficios del Post 9/11 GI Bill de su esposo para cursar un doctorado en Psicología Clínica. Completó su grado mientras criaba a un hijo pequeño, enseñaba como profesora adjunta en GWU y durante el último despliegue militar de Steve. La educación cambió su vida y ella cree que cada niño en el Distrito 4 merece la misma oportunidad.<h3>Una vida de servicio—desde repartir periódicos hasta clínicas de salud mental</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C103%2C3140%2C2133&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">La ética de trabajo de Jenna comenzó temprano—con repartos de periódicos en la madrugada, limpiando oficinas y trabajando como mesera. En la universidad fue asistente de residencia y pasaba los veranos aconsejando a jóvenes de la ciudad en el Campamento Hope. Tras obtener sus títulos, trabajó en hospitales psiquiátricos, con jóvenes desatendidos, y más tarde abrió una práctica privada en Inglaterra, atendiendo a familias militares estadounidenses mientras vivía en el extranjero durante la asignación de la Fuerza Aérea de Steve en RAF Mildenhall.Desde centros comunitarios de salud mental hasta sesiones terapéuticas con fuerzas del orden y trabajo grupal en cárceles, Jenna ha servido a algunos de los más vulnerables del país. Actualmente es una psicóloga clínica reconocida en la Base Espacial Buckley en Aurora, donde ha realizado más de 9,000 sesiones de salud conductual para miembros en servicio activo de las seis ramas militares, tratando síntomas como trauma, depresión, adicción, dolor crónico y ansiedad. Es constantemente la proveedora de salud mental más solicitada y utilizada en la base.<h3>Defensora de los desatendidos y de los que no son escuchados</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C187%2C1536%2C1861&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Ya sea en el Capitolio abogando por políticas de salud mental o como voluntaria con sobrevivientes militares a través del Programa de Asistencia en Casos de Tragedia (TAPS), Jenna ha dedicado su carrera a amplificar las voces de quienes con demasiada frecuencia son ignorados. Fue presidenta de Asuntos Gubernamentales de la Asociación Americana de Terapia de Arte y ha hecho gestiones a nivel federal para recursos de salud conductual y educación.Su investigación doctoral se centró en los cónyuges militares, un grupo que comprende profundamente. Cree que una nación y una comunidad fuertes comienzan con una buena salud mental, la cual está en riesgo debido a las políticas dañinas apoyadas por nuestro actual representante. Una vez electa, planea introducir iniciativas que apoyen a las familias militares y amplíen el acceso a la salud conductual en todo el 4º Distrito de Colorado.<h3>La vecina de al lado—lista para liderar</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=4&amp;con=20&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=93%2C75%2C619%2C723&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Jenna es la vecina a la que se ha cruzado corriendo en el sendero, ha visto esquiando con su familia, sentada en primera fila animando a nuestros hijos, o ha encontrado en el centro recreativo local. Es una ávida excursionista que está recorriendo el Colorado Trail, una ex maratonista, y una artista que ha pintado a mano sus tarjetas navideñas durante tres décadas. Tiene una madre que trabajó duro toda su vida y depende de Medicare y del Seguro Social. Es gemela y tiene una hermana mayor dueña de una pequeña empresa.&nbsp;No es una política de carrera—es una mujer que ha vivido la vida real y comprende los desafíos que enfrentan las familias trabajadoras. Después de años de ver disfunción, corrupción y excesos del gobierno, Jenna da un paso adelante para proteger lo que importa: las libertades personales, los derechos de las mujeres, la vida asequible y un futuro más justo para todos.Cree que nuestro representante actual no está preparado ni interesado en servir al distrito. Jenna está lista para luchar por un cambio real—porque siempre lo ha hecho.

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La Dra. Jenna Preston es psicóloga clínica y vive en el 4º Distrito Congresional de Colorado, trabajando con nuestro personal militar en servicio activo destacado en la Base Espacial Buckley. Sus valores, su fe, su vida militar, su formación y una carrera de 30 años la han preparado no solo para escuchar las necesidades de todos en su distrito, sino también para guiarlos hacia adelante en este momento de la historia de nuestra nación.Como psicóloga, acompaña a los estadounidenses en sus días difíciles y se mantiene a su lado para crear un camino hacia adelante. Únase a ella en la construcción de un mejor futuro para el CD4 y las generaciones que vienen. El CD4 necesita una líder que luche por proteger sus derechos, mientras hace lo que es correcto.&nbsp;

<h3>Meet Dr. Jenna Preston: A Psychologist, Advocate, and Fighter for all in Colorado’s 4th District</h3>Jenna is a licensed clinical psychologist currently working with our military and a first-time congressional candidate stepping up because Colorado’s 4th Congressional District deserves leadership that puts people over politics. A lifelong moderate Democrat from working-class roots, she’s tough on injustice and unwavering in her values. With a career built on listening, problem-solving, and public service, Jenna is uniquely qualified to represent the people of Colorado with integrity, fairness, honesty, and strength.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef/7d23d5cd-72b1-4e17-a1fe-efb5ed29b0ef.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1761%2C1398&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" variant="base"><h3>Rooted in Family, Grounded in Values</h3>Jenna’s story begins in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, where she was raised alongside her two sisters by a single mother after her parents divorced. Her father, a Korean War veteran and engineer, and her mother, an artist, taught her the values of resilience, hard work, and standing up for what’s right. The shift from middle class to relying on her church, grandparents and community support after her parents’ divorce shaped her lifelong passion for economic fairness and family values.Married for 18 years to her college sweetheart Steve, a retired Air Force officer, Jenna is raising and educating their son in Douglas County with the same strong values she grew up with. A practicing Catholic, she’s a regular face in her local church and an engaged member of her community.<h3>Colorado Is Home</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1/03c1dad4-6a30-4b00-9af8-e5ed206e4da1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2806%2C1943&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Though she grew up on the East Coast, Colorado has always been close to Jenna’s heart. As a child, she spent summers visiting family in Rifle, Colorado—fishing, horseback riding, and rafting down the Colorado River. That connection inspired her and Steve to dream of settling in Colorado someday. After his military retirement and Jenna’s completion of her doctoral training, they made that dream a reality—eventually settling in Parker after road-tripping through five national parks. For Jenna, Colorado isn’t just where she lives—it’s where she belongs.<h3>Education Changed Her Life—She’ll Fight to Expand Access</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb/70a61792-9c8a-4032-b142-f0a25f3b4ddb.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1614%2C1076&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Jenna knows the power of a good education. She attended Catholic schools through college, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in Fine Arts from Seton Hall University—graduating magna cum laude thanks to federal grants, student loans, and part-time jobs. She then moved to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and earned a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University [GWU].Military life brought her back to the DC area, where she used her husband’s Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She completed her degree while raising a young son and teaching as an adjunct professor at GWU and through Steve’s final military deployment. Education changed her life and she believes every child in District 4 deserves the same opportunity.<h3>A Life of Service—From Paper Routes to Mental Health Clinics</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03/6dcafe13-c330-48b6-ae7e-6ada735a7e03.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C103%2C3140%2C2133&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Jenna’s work ethic started young—with early morning paper routes, cleaning offices, and waitressing. In college, she worked as a resident assistant and spent summers counseling inner-city kids at Camp Hope. After earning her degrees, she worked in psychiatric hospitals, with underserved youth, and later opened a private practice in England, serving American military families while living abroad during Steve’s Air Force assignment at RAF Mildenhall.From community mental health centers to law enforcement therapy sessions to jail-based group work, Jenna has served some of the country’s most vulnerable. Currently, she’s a respected clinical psychologist at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, where she’s delivered over 9,000 behavioral health sessions for active-duty service members from all six branches, treating symptoms such as trauma, depression, addiction, chronic pain, and anxiety. She is consistently the most sought-after and utilized mental health provider on base.<h3>An Advocate for the Underserved and Unheard</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18/4cfe730a-89a6-4c18-ba6d-8590c057eb18.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C187%2C1536%2C1861&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Whether on Capitol Hill advocating for mental health policy or volunteering with military survivors through the Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS), Jenna has spent her career amplifying the voices of those who are too often ignored. She’s a former Governmental Affairs Chair for the American Art Therapy Association and has lobbied for behavioral health and education resources at the federal level.Her doctoral research focused on military spouses, a group she deeply understands. She believes a strong nation and community starts with good mental health, which is in jeopardy due to harmful policies supported by our current representative. Once elected, she plans to introduce initiatives that support military families and expand behavioral health access across Colorado’s 4th District.<h3>The Woman Next Door—Ready to Lead</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2f1a52bc-784f-4652-be23-8fff48e8e14b/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547/8efe0dd0-3d96-4f20-acce-d41e79bc0547.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=4&amp;con=20&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=93%2C75%2C619%2C723&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Jenna is the neighbor you’ve jogged past on the trail, seen skiing with her family, sitting courtside cheering on our kids, or met at the local rec center. She’s an avid hiker working her way through the Colorado Trail, a former marathon runner, and an artist who’s hand-painted her holiday cards for three decades. She has a mother who worked hard her whole life and relies on Medicare and Social Security. She is a twin and has an older sister who owns a small business.&nbsp;She’s not a career politician—she’s a woman who’s lived real life and understands the challenges working families face. After years of watching dysfunction, corruption, and government overreach, Jenna is stepping forward to protect what matters: personal freedoms, women’s rights, affordable living, and a fairer future for all.She believes our current representative isn’t equipped or interested in serving the district. Jenna is ready to fight for real change—because she always has.

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Why I Am Running</h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">"I know what keeps Americans up at night, because they tell me."</h3>I am running because I believe this country needs someone who is trained to not only listen, but a leader who will advocate and fight for fair policies that take care of all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. My focus will be to stop the cycle of stress and help our country feel heard, healthier, and protected. When we can't afford food, struggle to pay rent, a mortgage, or medical bills, and feel our personal freedoms are at risk of being taken away, we can feel stressed, anxious and even depressed. Who better than a therapist, a psychologist to lead us through this time. <h3 style="text-align: center;">These are my key areas of focus:</h3>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2025 2026 Congressional Candidate Dr. Jenna Preston Highlights Mental Health Needs Inside Colorado Correctional FacilitiesArapahoe County, CO — As communities and lawmakers enter 2026 facing ongoing challenges related to public safety, mental health, and correctional capacity, 2026 congressional candidate Dr.Jenna Preston, a licensed clinical psychologist is drawing attention to the role jails now play in responding to mental health needs.In December, Preston visited the Arapahoe County Detention Facility at the invitation of Sheriff Tyler Brown. The visit was prompted by Preston’s background in behavioral health and her prior experience providing therapy services to Metropolitan Police Department officers in Washington, D.C., as well as co-facilitating weekly group therapy inside a county jail in Northern Virginia.“I have seen how law enforcement and correctional facilities are increasingly responding to mental health crises,” Preston said. “These facilities were not built to function as mental health hospitals.”Nationally, an estimated 11 million individuals pass through jails each year, and research indicates that approximately 44 percent to 65 percent of incarcerated individuals have a mental health condition. This rate is significantly higher than that of the general population. Experts believe the number may be higher, as some individuals do not disclose or are not diagnosed with mental health conditions.During her visit, Preston toured the facility with Sheriff Brown and observed efforts to expand medical and mental health services. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has used CARES Act funding to begin making structural improvements to its medical area to support both medical and mental health care. Officials have indicated that additional funding is needed to continue these upgrades and maintain services.Preston also discussed challenges related to facility safety, including the risk of use of drones to deliver contraband, such as drugs and cell phones, into correctional facilities. Local law enforcement agencies face jurisdictional limitations that require coordination with federal authorities, which can restrict their ability to respond independently.Sheriff Brown’s leadership philosophy emphasizes compassion and accountability, and he has outlined a long-term vision for the future of the Arapahoe County correctional system. Programs offered inside the jail, including further support for the&nbsp; RISE (Restoring Individuals Safely and Effectively) program, which provides recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care and demonstrates how access to behavioral health services can support individuals during incarceration and re-entry.“These programs show that accountability and access to care can exist at the same time,” Preston said.Looking ahead to the 2026 election cycle, Preston said she supports federal funding for medical and mental health services, including services for incarcerated individuals. She also expressed support for law enforcement professionals, whom she views as frontline responders to mental health crises, while emphasizing accountability for individuals who have broken the law.“As we move into a new year, these issues remain part of the national conversation,” Preston said. “Addressing mental health needs inside correctional facilities is part of supporting public safety and the people who work in these systems every day.”<h3>Media Contact</h3>Jenna Preston for Congress Jenna Preston, Psy.D., LP, ATR-BC Email: <a href="mailto:jennapreston4congress@gmail.com" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">jennapreston4congress@gmail.com</a> Website:<a href="https://www.preston4congress.com" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> https://www.preston4congress.com</a>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;January 26, 2026<h3>Statement on Recent Tragic Events</h3>Parker, CO — I am deeply saddened by the recent deaths of two individuals in Minneapolis, including a mother and a healthcare professional who was a nurse serving our military.As someone who works in care, I spend every day alongside nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others. The loss of a fellow provider and a parent is devastating, not only for their families but for the communities they served.These tragedies are a reminder of the real human cost when violence occurs and when systems meant to protect people fall short. Healthcare workers, veterans, and families deserve safety, dignity, and leadership that takes their well-being seriously.This moment calls for reflection, responsibility, and action. We must strengthen mental health care, support those on the front lines of service, and ensure accountability and transparency in all institutions entrusted with authority.My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and communities grieving these lossesb. We owe them leadership that is steady, thoughtful, and committed to preventing tragedies like this from happening again.<h3>Media Contact</h3>Jenna Preston for Congress Jenna Preston, Psy.D., LP Email:<a href="mailto:info@preston4congress.com">info@preston4congress.com</a> Website:<a href="https://www.preston4congress.com"> </a><a href="https://www.preston4congress.com">https://www.preston4congress.com</a>

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Featured Member: Jenna Michalik PrestonDecember 10, 2025The American Art Therapy Association represents&nbsp;a diversity of professionals, students, and organizations across the nation. We recognize and celebrate the work of our members at all levels through our&nbsp;<a href="https://arttherapy.org/featured-members/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Featured Member series</a>.Today, we caught up with Dr. Jenna Michalik Preston. She has been an art therapist for more than 30 years, working largely with members of the military and their families. Dr. Preston is now taking her mental health advocacy back to Washington, DC, where her career first began, by running for Congress.<h3>As an art therapist, what excites (or inspires) you most about your job right now?</h3>For the past 7 years, I have been working full-time in Colorado with military members from all six branches of our military and their family members, using my skills as both an art therapist and clinical psychologist. What excites me about my job right now is the honor of being a part of treatment team that is committed to challenging the stigma attached to engaging in mental health services, being open to different treatment modalities, and understanding that treating the behavioral/mental health of our patients is crucial to treating the whole person.I’m also so inspired by my role as a volunteer art therapist for the <a href="https://www.taps.org/">Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS]</a> throughout the year.<h3>If you were talking to a potential client about why art therapy is unique (or why it’s effective) what would you say?</h3>This makes me think back to patients I have worked with in hospitals, community mental health clinics, private practice, during workshops, and inside open art therapy studios. As an art therapist, it starts with being attuned to a person’s nonverbal response to first hearing that “art therapy” is a treatment option. Excitement? Anxiety? Avoidance? I try to meet their response with calm assurance that the art process can be a vessel to help them work through their depression, trauma, grief, etc without judgement.Also, the art process can help create a tangible image that may help them begin to find the words to express what they have been going through, help guide their treatment, and serve as a tool to unlock their defenses so they can begin to connect to what they feel and remember.<h3>Has working with a particular client group shaped your professional focus or specialty?</h3>I am so grateful for the variety of client groups I have been able to work with throughout my career and each opportunity has shaped my skills as a provider. I began my career as an art therapist working inside an inpatient psychiatric hospital providing only art therapy groups to hospitalized adults and adolescents.During those seven years, I learned the power of group dynamics in treatment and gained experience working with severity of mental health diagnoses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, detox, severe depression, etc), that I don’t often see in outpatient work. I spent a significant portion of my career working with children and adolescent clients in community mental health clinics in OR, WA, and VA. These experiences shaped my specialty in family therapy work, adolescent development, and working with youth in the foster care system. My current work with active duty military and military survivors has strengthened my belief that so much of the work we do is helping people work through trauma.<h3>Tell us about your average day as an art therapist.</h3>I work full-time on a military base, inside the primary care clinic using the integrative behavioral health model. I use my clinical psychology skills to provide brief, solutions-focused treatment for symptoms of anxiety, trauma, stress, ADHD, chronic pain, etc. An average day is very fast-paced, completing 6 -16 patient encounters per day, providing individual appointments, facilitating stress/anxiety and ADHD classes, and collaborating with other treatment team members. I use my art therapy skills every chance I can, especially when treating military children and conducting workshops on trauma and stress.“I am currently running for Congress to advocate for mental health. Throughout my nearly 30-year career, I witnessed that mental health issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, etc) do not discriminate based on political affiliation. I believe the country is in need of leaders that possess the unique skills we have as therapists to listen with compassion, treat people without judgement or discrimination, and help to make lives better in all those we serve.”— Jenna Michalik Preston, Psy.D., LP, ATR-BC<h3>Tell us about your involvement with AATA.</h3>After graduating from George Washington University in 1996 and while still living on Capitol Hill [in Washington, DC], I became the chairperson for AATA’s federal legislative affairs subcommittee followed by the Chairperson for AATA’s Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC).During that time, I learned the power of collaboration and advocacy, through meeting regularly with AATA’s lobbyist, representing AATA within the National Alliance for Pupil Service Organizations [NAPSO], and facilitating Hill Days to bring art therapists onto Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives. After I left DC in 2003 to move to England and opened a private practice serving military families – but I was also able to continue collaboration, after accepting a position as the co-regional coordinator for the Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire region of the British Association of Art Therapists [BAAT]. After I returned to the states, I was invited to serve on the ATCBs Job Analysis Committee for several terms and on the ATCBs Certification Committee where I assisted in the development and administration of our Art Therapy certification exam. The relationships I formed and experiences I gained from all this volunteer work remain a part of my daily work and I am forever grateful for it!<h3>Did your interest in federal policy-making continue?</h3>Yes! I am currently running for political office (U.S. Congress) in Colorado to advocate for mental health. I welcome others to follow and support this journey for all of us <a href="http://www.preston4congress.com">www.preston4congress.com</a>. Throughout my nearly 30-year career, I have had the honor of sitting alongside thousands of patients from different races, immigration statuses, genders, sexual orientations, income classes, family systems, political beliefs, religion beliefs, etc. I witnessed that as humans we have more in common than divides us and mental health issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, etc) do not discriminate based on political affiliation. I believe the country is in need of leaders that possess the unique skills we have as therapists to listen with compassion, treat people without judgement or discrimination, and help to make lives better in all those we serve.Annual Hand-painted Holiday Cards (30 year tradition)Each December I take time to reflect on a theme, image from the past year and that becomes our holiday card sent out to friends and family.About Jenna Michalik Preston Connect with Jenna on her <a href="http://www.preston4congress.com/">website</a> or on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennapreston4congress/">@jennapreston4congress</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennapreston4congress/">Facebook</a>Dr. Jenna Preston is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University in 1996 and was an adjunct professor at GWU from 2010-2014. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the American School of Professional Psychology. Her career includes serving children, adolescents, police officers and adults within inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, correctional, and residential substance abuse settings. Dr. Preston is a proud military spouse of a retired Air Force officer.While stationed overseas in England, she opened a private art therapy practice serving military dependents. Dr. Preston is a volunteer art therapist for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS] providing an open art studio space for survivors to work through the death of their military hero (e.g., combat-related, suicide, natural causes, etc.). This honor includes serving as a volunteer art therapist during the annual TAPS National Military Survivor’s Seminar and annual suicide survivors’ seminars. Dr. Preston currently works as a Clinical Psychologist at Buckley SFB in Aurora, CO serving active-duty military, spouses, and children.Featured Member: Jenna Michalik PrestonDecember 10, 2025The American Art Therapy Association represents&nbsp;a diversity of professionals, students, and organizations across the nation. We recognize and celebrate the work of our members at all levels through our&nbsp;<a href="https://arttherapy.org/featured-members/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Featured Member series</a>.Today, we caught up with Dr. Jenna Michalik Preston. She has been an art therapist for more than 30 years, working largely with members of the military and their families. Dr. Preston is now taking her mental health advocacy back to Washington, DC, where her career first began, by running for Congress.<h3>As an art therapist, what excites (or inspires) you most about your job right now?</h3>For the past 7 years, I have been working full-time in Colorado with military members from all six branches of our military and their family members, using my skills as both an art therapist and clinical psychologist. What excites me about my job right now is the honor of being a part of treatment team that is committed to challenging the stigma attached to engaging in mental health services, being open to different treatment modalities, and understanding that treating the behavioral/mental health of our patients is crucial to treating the whole person.I’m also so inspired by my role as a volunteer art therapist for the <a href="https://www.taps.org/">Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS]</a> throughout the year.<h3>If you were talking to a potential client about why art therapy is unique (or why it’s effective) what would you say?</h3>This makes me think back to patients I have worked with in hospitals, community mental health clinics, private practice, during workshops, and inside open art therapy studios. As an art therapist, it starts with being attuned to a person’s nonverbal response to first hearing that “art therapy” is a treatment option. Excitement? Anxiety? Avoidance? I try to meet their response with calm assurance that the art process can be a vessel to help them work through their depression, trauma, grief, etc without judgement.Also, the art process can help create a tangible image that may help them begin to find the words to express what they have been going through, help guide their treatment, and serve as a tool to unlock their defenses so they can begin to connect to what they feel and remember.<h3>Has working with a particular client group shaped your professional focus or specialty?</h3>I am so grateful for the variety of client groups I have been able to work with throughout my career and each opportunity has shaped my skills as a provider. I began my career as an art therapist working inside an inpatient psychiatric hospital providing only art therapy groups to hospitalized adults and adolescents.During those seven years, I learned the power of group dynamics in treatment and gained experience working with severity of mental health diagnoses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, detox, severe depression, etc), that I don’t often see in outpatient work. I spent a significant portion of my career working with children and adolescent clients in community mental health clinics in OR, WA, and VA. These experiences shaped my specialty in family therapy work, adolescent development, and working with youth in the foster care system. My current work with active duty military and military survivors has strengthened my belief that so much of the work we do is helping people work through trauma.<h3>Tell us about your average day as an art therapist.</h3>I work full-time on a military base, inside the primary care clinic using the integrative behavioral health model. I use my clinical psychology skills to provide brief, solutions-focused treatment for symptoms of anxiety, trauma, stress, ADHD, chronic pain, etc. An average day is very fast-paced, completing 6 -16 patient encounters per day, providing individual appointments, facilitating stress/anxiety and ADHD classes, and collaborating with other treatment team members. I use my art therapy skills every chance I can, especially when treating military children and conducting workshops on trauma and stress.“I am currently running for Congress to advocate for mental health. Throughout my nearly 30-year career, I witnessed that mental health issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, etc) do not discriminate based on political affiliation. I believe the country is in need of leaders that possess the unique skills we have as therapists to listen with compassion, treat people without judgement or discrimination, and help to make lives better in all those we serve.”— Jenna Michalik Preston, Psy.D., LP, ATR-BC<h3>Tell us about your involvement with AATA.</h3>After graduating from George Washington University in 1996 and while still living on Capitol Hill [in Washington, DC], I became the chairperson for AATA’s federal legislative affairs subcommittee followed by the Chairperson for AATA’s Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC).During that time, I learned the power of collaboration and advocacy, through meeting regularly with AATA’s lobbyist, representing AATA within the National Alliance for Pupil Service Organizations [NAPSO], and facilitating Hill Days to bring art therapists onto Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives. After I left DC in 2003 to move to England and opened a private practice serving military families – but I was also able to continue collaboration, after accepting a position as the co-regional coordinator for the Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire region of the British Association of Art Therapists [BAAT]. After I returned to the states, I was invited to serve on the ATCBs Job Analysis Committee for several terms and on the ATCBs Certification Committee where I assisted in the development and administration of our Art Therapy certification exam. The relationships I formed and experiences I gained from all this volunteer work remain a part of my daily work and I am forever grateful for it!<h3>Did your interest in federal policy-making continue?</h3>Yes! I am currently running for political office (U.S. Congress) in Colorado to advocate for mental health. I welcome others to follow and support this journey for all of us <a href="http://www.preston4congress.com">www.preston4congress.com</a>. Throughout my nearly 30-year career, I have had the honor of sitting alongside thousands of patients from different races, immigration statuses, genders, sexual orientations, income classes, family systems, political beliefs, religion beliefs, etc. I witnessed that as humans we have more in common than divides us and mental health issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, etc) do not discriminate based on political affiliation. I believe the country is in need of leaders that possess the unique skills we have as therapists to listen with compassion, treat people without judgement or discrimination, and help to make lives better in all those we serve.Annual Hand-painted Holiday Cards (30 year tradition)Each December I take time to reflect on a theme, image from the past year and that becomes our holiday card sent out to friends and family.About Jenna Michalik Preston Connect with Jenna on her <a href="http://www.preston4congress.com/">website</a> or on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennapreston4congress/">@jennapreston4congress</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennapreston4congress/">Facebook</a>Dr. Jenna Preston is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University in 1996 and was an adjunct professor at GWU from 2010-2014. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the American School of Professional Psychology. Her career includes serving children, adolescents, police officers and adults within inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, correctional, and residential substance abuse settings. Dr. Preston is a proud military spouse of a retired Air Force officer.While stationed overseas in England, she opened a private art therapy practice serving military dependents. Dr. Preston is a volunteer art therapist for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS] providing an open art studio space for survivors to work through the death of their military hero (e.g., combat-related, suicide, natural causes, etc.). This honor includes serving as a volunteer art therapist during the annual TAPS National Military Survivor’s Seminar and annual suicide survivors’ seminars. Dr. Preston currently works as a Clinical Psychologist at Buckley SFB in Aurora, CO serving active-duty military, spouses, and children.

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<ul><li>Leverage my experience as a clinical psychologist to raise awareness that mental health issues are economic issues. Increase support, programs, access, and funding for quality mental/behavioral health programs and providers in our district.&nbsp;</li><li>Educate how issues such as stress, addiction, depression, anxiety, suicidality, loneliness and trauma are bipartisan concerns that affect all areas of life and every family.</li><li>Work directly with existing programs such as the CO Behavioral Health Administration and Colorado Lifts Program to identify resources and services for all CD4 residents.</li><li>Advocate for affordable and accessible health care for all CD4 residents. Especially low-income individuals and families and those residing in rural areas.</li><li>Protect Medicare and Medicaid. Work to reinstate aspects of this programs that were eliminated for the “Big Beautiful Bill,” that harm our residents and rural hospitals.</li><li>Support funding to keep our rural hospitals operational.</li><li>Support funding for scientific research and innovation to both prevent and cure major illnesses.</li><li>Ensure women maintain the ability to make decisions about their own health care.</li><li>Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the Defense Health Agency [DHA].</li></ul>

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Parker, CO — Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown Endorses Jenna Preston for Congress.&nbsp;“As Sheriff of Arapahoe County, I am proud to endorse Jenna Preston for Congress.Public safety is not just about enforcing the law — it’s about building strong, healthy communities where families feel secure and supported. Jenna Preston understands that real public safety requires partnerships, accountability, and a commitment to addressing the challenges facing our neighborhoods today.Jenna has consistently demonstrated a deep dedication to protecting our communities while also recognizing the critical role that mental health resources play in reducing crime, supporting families, and helping individuals in crisis. Her focus on expanding access to mental health care and strengthening community-based solutions is exactly the kind of leadership we need in Congress.Jenna Preston will be a strong voice for law enforcement, first responders, and the residents we serve. She is committed to practical, bipartisan solutions that enhance safety, improve mental health services, and ensure our communities have the support they deserve.&nbsp;Brown said, “I encourage everyone to join me in supporting Jenna Preston for Congress.”The Preston for Congress campaign expressed gratitude for the Sheriff’s endorsement, noting that his support reflects a shared commitment to public safety, strong communities, and ensuring families have the resources they need to thrive.To learn more about the campaign or to support Jenna Preston’s run for Congress, visit: <a href="https://www.preston4congress.com" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://www.preston4congress.com</a><h3>Media Contact</h3>Jenna Preston for Congress Jenna Preston, Psy.D., LP Email:<a href="mailto:info@preston4congress.com">info@preston4congress.com</a> Website:<a href="https://www.preston4congress.com"> </a><a href="https://www.preston4congress.com">https://www.preston4congress.com</a>

Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown Endorses Jenna Preston for Congress

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2026Parker, CO — Dr. Jenna Preston, candidate for U. S. Congress in Colorado’s 4th District and licensed clinical psychologist, is speaking out against the overnight cuts to federal mental health and substance use funding, including funding that was already appropriated by Congress and intended to support communities in crisis.“These cuts are devastating,” Preston said. “At a moment when more people than ever are struggling, pulling funding with no warning is irresponsible and dangerous.”Colorado is already facing one of the most serious mental health crises in the country. According to Mental Health America, Colorado ranks 49th or 50th in behavioral health support, meaning CO residents experiencing mental health challenges already lack access to the help they need. The state also ranks in the top 10 for adult substance use disorder prevalence, highlighting how widespread the need for treatment truly is.Nearly three in ten Colorado adults report living with a mental health condition, well above the national average. Workforce shortages, affordability issues, and limited services mean far too many people still cannot get the help they need.“This affects families, veterans, first responders, postpartum women in treatment, and entire communities,” Preston said. “You cannot talk about public safety, economic stability, or reducing addiction to substances like fentanyl, while stripping away mental health and substance use services that people rely on.”Preston criticized the cuts as a failure of leadership at the federal level.“This is a direct reflection of an administration that is not listening to the reality families are living with,” she said. “Stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma are rising, and instead of responding with care, these services are being taken away.”Preston made clear that mental health and substance use treatment would be a top priority if elected to Congress.“I would fight to restore this funding and push to increase it,” Preston said. “This is not a side issue. Mental health is my number one priority, because nothing else works if people cannot get the care they need.”Preston called on leaders in Washington to immediately reverse the cuts and protect the funding Congress already appropriated for mental health and substance use programs.<h3>Media Contact</h3>Jenna Preston for Congress Jenna Preston, Psy.D., LP Email:<a href="mailto:info@preston4congress.com" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">info@preston4congress.com</a> Website:<a href="https://www.preston4congress.com" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> https://www.preston4congress.com</a>

Jenna Preston Condemns Overnight Cuts to Mental Health and Substance Use Funding

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My name is Dr. Jenna Preston. I am a clinical psychologist, a mom, a military spouse, and a proud member of this community. For 30 years, I’ve been a therapist working with individuals and families during their most difficult moments and currently I treat your military stationed at Buckley Space Force Base helping them work through trauma, depression, and stress. In my work, I’ve learned something that applies far beyond a therapy office: systems cannot improve unless we are willing to be honest about where they are falling short and you cannot heal a system if you are afraid to speak the truth about how it’s broken. That belief is what led me to run for Congress in the 4th Congressional District (CD4). I saw a district full of hardworking people who felt overlooked, unheard, and disconnected from the decisions being made on their behalf. I believed then, and still believe now, that our community deserves thoughtful, transparent, and accountable leadership. This experience has also reinforced something I’ve seen throughout this campaign: too many capable, community-driven candidates face unnecessary barriers to participation and there is too much money in politics.&nbsp; I firmly believe we will never have another fair election in our lifetime without campaign finance reform.&nbsp;&nbsp; The process feels inaccessible or discouraging to many as people in positions of power stop allowing space for change or for people to feel heard and understood.&nbsp; When this happens, it limits who is able to step forward and serve. That is something we should all care about, regardless of party or position.&nbsp; I have personally heard from people in our community that the “Big Tent” we profess to be feels more like a closed door to many in practice. I’ve been a Democrat since 1990, but we need to reflect on why we have lost 60% of registered dems in Colorado over the past 10 years and why there’s less than 2% participate in caucus and assembly.&nbsp;&nbsp; Many of you know me as the "Purple" candidate (blend between red and blue), not because I lack conviction, but because I believe our country is being torn apart by the two-party system that demands we pick a side and stay there.&nbsp; I believe the majority of us fall in the middle and there is more that unites us — like wanting to know we can afford groceries, that our daughters will be protected, and our candidates and elected officials will be fair and honest.Over the past eight months, I have had the opportunity to meet so many of you, hear your concerns, and I carry your stories with me. I am deeply grateful for the trust and support you’ve shown me and believing I can be the change we need.&nbsp; I also believe it’s important to be direct about what has happened.I intended to qualify for the ballot through the petition process. I worked hard to do my part, personally gathering signatures and engaged directly with voters across the district. Unfortunately, a vendor I relied on to complete that process did not fulfill their obligations, and that failure was not communicated honestly or in a timely manner. As a result, I will not appear on the ballot as planned. That is difficult to say, but I believe you deserve transparency and I was raised by a single mother who taught me that integrity is the only thing you take with you at the end of the day. Right now, I am taking time to carefully consider next steps, including the possibility of a write-in campaign. It is not an easy path, but it is one that would allow us to continue this conversation and this work together and give us a choice.No matter what comes next, I remain committed to this community. Whether in my professional role or in public service, my goal is the same: to listen, to lead with integrity, and to leave things better than I found them. That commitment will never change. If we want change we have to vote for change and I believe I can help get us there.&nbsp; Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and for being part of this journey.Jenna Preston, Psy.D., LP

Dr. Jenna Preston Signals Next Steps and Continued Commitment to Colorado’s 4th District

Dr. Jenna Preston is a clinical psychologist living in CO’s 4th Congressional District, working with our active duty military stationed at Buckley Space Force Base. Her values, faith, military life, training and 30-year career have prepared her to not only listen to the needs of all in her district, but lead them forward during this time in our nation’s history.